Jordan — Costa Rica Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 27 March 2026
Jordan
Costa Rica
On March 27, 2026, in an International Friendly match, Jordan will face Costa Rica. The match is set to kick off at 18:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Jordan
Jordan national football team quite unexpectedly qualified for the FIFA World Cup, impressing many with a strong qualification campaign. They finished second in their group, losing only to South Korea, while outperforming Iraq and Oman to secure their spot.
After qualification, Jordan played a number of friendly matches, but results were less convincing, with just one win in their last six games.
However, at the FIFA Arab Cup, the team performed strongly, reaching the final and narrowly losing to Morocco after extra time. Their defensive organization was particularly notable, conceding only four goals throughout the tournament, highlighting their solidity at the back.
As part of their preparation for the World Cup, Jordan will play several more friendly matches. In the group stage, they are set to face Austria, Algeria, and Argentina.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team had a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign. In the third round, they managed just one win in six matches, ultimately finishing third in their group behind Honduras and Haiti.
In other competitions, Costa Rica performed better regionally. Last year, they participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to the United States.
Overall, Costa Rica’s form has been unconvincing, with just one victory in their last eight matches across all competitions.
The upcoming match against Jordan will be the first-ever meeting between these two national teams.
Probable Lineups
- Jordan: Abulaila, Al Rosan, Abu Dahab, Nasib, Abu Taha, Jamous, Al Rashdan, Smeeri, Shararh, Al Mardi, Olwan
- Costa Rica: Navas, Calvo, Vargas, Waston, Quiros, Murillo, Zamora, Galo, Alcocer, Madrigal, Ugalde
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Jordan have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- Costa Rica have won or drawn 11 of their last 12 matches.
- 3 of Costa Rica’s last 4 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
Jordan — Costa Rica Prediction
Both teams enter this match with contrasting forms and a strong emphasis on defensive organization. Jordan impressed at the FIFA Arab Cup, conceding only four goals on their way to the final, while Costa Rica have struggled recently, winning just one of their last eight games. Both sides are likely to approach this friendly with caution, focusing on maintaining shape and avoiding mistakes rather than taking excessive risks in attack. Considering the defensive strengths of Jordan, Costa Rica’s recent struggles, and the tendency for cautious play in their recent matches, this match is expected to be low-scoring. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 goals — 1.58
